Let's Talk Cover Letters: How to Write A Cover Letter / What To Include / Etc.

Episode Summary: Have you ever been curious on how to write a really amazing cover letter? Today we are talking about cover letters and answering some of these questions: Are they important? Should I write one? How much time should I take on one? What should I include? Question 1: Should I write a cover letter? Answer: Maybe. Most recruiters do not read cover letters if I am being totally honest. That being said, there are some hiring managers out there that want to see cover letters. Question 2: What should I include in my cover letter? Answer: They should be brief and you want to remember you are writing TO someone. Include: An attention grabbing paragraph - try asking a question Accomplishments paragraph Company paragraph Position paragraph Keep in mind - cover letters should be brief, the paragraphs should be 2-3 sentences each. Make sure your cover letter is talking to someone and telling a story. Also, if you can't dedicate the time to write a good cover letter, I wouldn't waste the time forcing a bad one. For show notes go to: Thank you so much for listening. I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect - Facebook: To Join Our Facebook Community: Free gifts - Interview tips, resume tips and resume power words!! Interview Checklist: Resume Tips Checklist: Resume Power Words: You're awesome!! Go be your badass self today!!!

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Let's Talk Cover Letters: How to Write A Cover Letter / What To Include / Etc. is an episode from Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive by Stephanie Dennis.

This episode is 07:16 long.

This episode was published on Oct 2, 2017.

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